Artwork
LeMay
LeMay is an ink print by the Baroque artist Pierre-Alexandre Aveline. It dates from 1731 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
LeMay is an etching created by Pierre-Alexandre Aveline in 1731.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a solitary musician playing a cello in a dimly lit setting, with the light highlighting the curve of his bow and partially obscuring his face.
Technique & Style
The work was produced using the etching technique, where a metal plate is scratched with a design, filled with ink, and then pressed against paper to create crisp lines.
Artist & collection
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